urgent - interview scheduling question Forum

[Anonymous User]

A partner reached out to ask my availability for a phone interview. I told him the day I will be available. He hasn't responded with a time. Does this mean I have to be prepared for him to call at any time during that day? That's a bit nerve wrecking, to wait by the phone all day like that.

[Anonymous User]

A partner reached out to ask my availability for a phone interview. I told him the day I will be available. He hasn't responded with a time. Does this mean I have to be prepared for him to call at any time during that day? That's a bit nerve wrecking, to wait by the phone all day like that.

The partner will likely respond with the time he will call you. What day is the interview?

[Anonymous User]

A partner reached out to ask my availability for a phone interview. I told him the day I will be available. He hasn't responded with a time. Does this mean I have to be prepared for him to call at any time during that day? That's a bit nerve wrecking, to wait by the phone all day like that.

The partner will likely respond with the time he will call you. What day is the interview?

Tomorrow lol. If he doesn't respond by tonight idk what to do.

[Beatmyshorts]

When did the initial conversation (him asking if you're available) happen? If it was yesterday or today, I'd assume that you'll hear from him late tonight or early tomorrow morning. I'd probably just think he got hung up with something and will get back to you when he can.

If it was before that, I'd assume that he forgot about it altogether and send a very polite follow up ("I hope you're having a nice evening. I know we talked about tomorrow as a possible date for a phone interview. Does tomorrow still work for your schedule?")

[Anonesq]

He may call tonight while you’re sleeping... better stay awake all night.

Lol I’m sure he’ll touch base in the morning. If not then reach out to confirm the time.

[Tyler_Durden]

A partner reached out to ask my availability for a phone interview. I told him the day I will be available. He hasn't responded with a time. Does this mean I have to be prepared for him to call at any time during that day? That's a bit nerve wrecking, to wait by the phone all day like that.

If he doesn't provide a time, then expect him to call at any time. If you don't answer right away, it's not a big deal, you can just call him back. He didn't provide you with a time for a call, he can't expect you to be available by your phone every second of the day.

If the day for the interview passes and you don't get a call at all, send a polite followup email reminding him that you were scheduled for a call, and suggesting a few specific days and times that you are available.

[QContinuum]

A partner reached out to ask my availability for a phone interview. I told him the day I will be available. He hasn't responded with a time. Does this mean I have to be prepared for him to call at any time during that day? That's a bit nerve wrecking, to wait by the phone all day like that.

If you didn't send a follow-up email last night, feel free to send one now. If you did send a follow-up email last night, wait until tonight/tomorrow morning to send a second follow-up.

In any case (assuming you haven't heard anything further), don't stress out too much about being constantly available today. Like, if you have other meetings or classes, don't cancel them in favor of sitting by the phone. You don't even know if the partner will call! If the partner does call when you're not available, simply call them back as soon as you can afterward*. As the previous poster notes, the partner can't reasonably expect you to be available every second between 9 and 6 on the off chance s/he will call.

*Note: "As soon as you can" means as soon as you're in a good place - physically and mentally - for an interview. Get to a quiet place where you can focus, and catch your breath and mentally get yourself in interview mode before calling back.